Research shows multiple impacts of COVID-19 school closures on adolescents
Source: University of Huddersfield
Research into the multiple impacts of COVID-19 school closures on adolescent well-being has been published in a key journal. The international study was led by the UNESCO Chair Global Health & Education. Co-chair holder and University of Huddersfield.. →
Webinar 28 October 2025 – Health promotion in the education sector
Time: 8.00 – 9.30 Mexico, 9.00 – 10.30 Colombia, 10.00 – 11.30 Puerto Rico, 11.00 – 12.30 Brazil, 15.00 – 16.30 France
Language: The webinar will be held in Spanish and Portuguese. Translation will be available in 50+ languages, including English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. We.. →
News from IUHPE
The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) recently published their Flash-Info. The IUPHE is a worldwide, independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education, community action.. →
Schools4Health Policy Brief: Health Promoting Schools as a lever for equity in education
Source: Schools4Health
How can we reduce health and learning disparities that put millions of children and young people at a disadvantage? The answer may begin in schools—but not with schools alone.
The latest policy brief from the Schools4Health project makes a strong case.. →
25-26 September 2025: Launch of the ‘Social inequalities in health in Europe’ report
Source: EuroHealthNet
On Thursday 25 September and Friday 26 September, EuroHealthNet will launch its landmark report, Social Inequalities in Health in the EU. The report has been developed in collaboration with the Centre for Health Equity Analytics (CHAIN).
This trend.. →
Recording available first webinar in series on future-proofing child and adolescent health in Europe and Central Asia
The first webinar in the webinar series on future-proofing child and adolescent health took place on 17 June 2025.The webinar presented key findings from the new WHO/UNICEF fact sheets, which highlight urgent trends and emerging priorities for child and adolescent health and well-being in Europe and.. →
Register now for the 13th IAAH World Congress on Adolescent Health
Register before Monday 30 June for the 13th IAAH World Congress on Adolescent Health and take advantage of the exclusive Early Bird Rate.
Join the 13th IAAH World Congress on Adolescent Health, a premier gathering of health practitioners (public health, health promotion, clinicians) researchers,.. →
School supported by Tarang Health Alliance shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prize
One of the government schools where Tarang Health Alliance is implementing their comprehensive school health education, NIT-5 School Faridabad, has been shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prize in the category of “Supporting healthy lives”. Only ten schools were.. →
WHO Collaborating Centers back WHO in an open letter in The Lancet
Current directors, past directors, and members of WHO Collaborating Centres sign an open letter in support of WHO which was published by the Lancet on 14 June 2025.
“As current directors, past directors, and members of WHO Collaborating Centres, we fully support WHO in carrying out the.. →
Webinar series: Future proofing child and adolescent health in Europe and Central Asia
Join the first webinar in a new series on future-proofing child and adolescent health in Europe and Central Asia.
This three-part series supports the development of the upcoming Regional Strategy on Child and Adolescent Health and Well-being (2026–2030), led by WHO and UNICEF Europe.. →
5th edition Global Community Health Annual Workshop – Confirmed speakers
On 10, 11 and 12 June 2025 the 5th edition of the Global Community Health Annual Workshop will take place as an online event. This year’s workshop theme is ‘Building healthy, fair and climate-smart communities: addressing commercial determinants of health’.
During the workshop the.. →
WHO guideline on preventing early pregnancy and poor reproductive outcomes among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries
WHO launched the new WHO Guideline “Preventing early pregnancy and poor reproductive outcomes among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries”.
Adolescent pregnancy and child marriage are intertwined issues that hinder the realisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights.. →
Why Schools Should Prioritise Health: Expert Voices from the Schools4Health Initiative
What makes the Health Promoting School (HPS) approach so essential today? Why should both policymakers and schools invest in it—and how does it help promote core European values like participation, equity, and inclusion? As part of the Schools4Health initiative, partners sat down with leading experts.. →
CoP Webinar on Linking Schools with Services (Part 1) – 30 April
You are invited to the ‘Connect and Learn’ Community of Practice Webinar on Linking Schools with Services (Part 1) on Wednesday 30th April from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM South Africa time.
This session will:
Underscore the significance of linking education,.. →
Protect European Health: Sign the petition to save EU4Health civil society grants
Civil society is the backbone of public health in Europe. But without urgent action, key health organisations face a funding crisis.
EUPHA and partners are calling on the European Commission to adopt the 2025 EU4Health Work Plan – ensuring full-year operational funding for civil society organisations.. →
Roundtable Creating a Lifelong Learning for Health Pathway in Kirklees – 24 April 2025
A roundtable event will be held at the University of Huddersfield on 23-24 April 2025 to explore the contribution of stakeholders from the UNESCO Learning Cities of Kirklees, Clermont-Ferrand and Cork and the UNESCO Chair ‘Global Health & Education’ (Universities of Huddersfield and Clermont.. →
UNESCO School Meals Coalition: Education and Nutrition: Learn to Eat Well
Global food insecurity is a growing risk that has been compounded by climate change, conflict and economic instability. Meanwhile, obesity rates have surged due to food production practices, the marketing of unhealthy dietary patterns, and sedentary lifestyles.
This report explores the.. →
Article: Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Healthcare Professional Associations, and the Future of the World’s Youth
Just published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, Science Direct: “Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Healthcare Professional Associations, and the Future of the World’s Youth”[1].
Sexual and reproductive health rights are agreed in international laws. In recent years, however, diminishing.. →
Webinar School is more than a place to learn – 22 June 2025
School is more than a place to learn: An intersectoral assessment of adolescent well-being prior to and after the COVID-19 pandemic in the WHO European Region
13:00 – 14:00 GMT, Wednesday 22th June 2025
Chaired by: Professor Ingrid Wolfe OBE, Professor of Paediatrics and.. →
5th edition Global Community Health Annual Workshop – Register now
On 10, 11 and 12 June 2025 the 5th edition of the Global Community Health Annual Workshop will take place as an online event. This year’s workshop theme is ‘Building healthy, fair and climate-smart communities: addressing commercial determinants of health’.
During the workshop the.. →